Author Archives: Doug Gibson

Memo to high priests: the 1950s were not better

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Doug Gibson

“Boy, I wish we lived in the 1950s.” “We are definitely in the last days.” “The amount of sin and unrighteousness has tripled since I was a young man in the 1950s.” “I’d prefer to live in the 1950s.” Those … Read More

Tagged 1950s, 2012, High Priests, Nostalgia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Political Surf, Today

SteelFist MMA results and local boxing news

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Doug Gibson

(WITH UPDATES: Boxing: The photo below shows local pros Freddie Martinez (left) and Val Tinajero, sparring on April 19 at Foley’s Gym in Ogden. Both are preparing for May 12 bouts at the Davis Conference Center. (Yeah, I know I’m a … Read More

Tagged Billy Zumbrun, Francisco Espinoza, Freddie Martinez, Justin Roberts, Lee Doss, Mike Arrant, Ruslan Chagaev, SteelFist Fights, The Complex, Uncategorized, Valente Tinajero

It appears Hatch will avoid a last-hurrah scenario this year

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Doug Gibson

Nine months ago, I wouldn’t have bet a nickel on Sen. Orrin’s Hatch’s chances of getting re-elected. Trying to ask Utah voters for 42 years as U.S. senators seemed galling. Hatch reminds me of a character in a Harry Potter … Read More

Tagged 2012 Utah U.S. Senate race, Mirror of Erised, Sen. Orrin Hatch, State Rep. Chris Herrod, State Sen. Dan Liljenquist, The Political Surf, Utah Republican state delegates, Utah state Republican Convention

Same-sex relationship sent LDS Church patriarch into exile

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Doug Gibson

In October 1946, Joseph F. Smith II, LDS Church patriarch, was released from his calling in LDS General Conference. He had not served for several months, the official reason being that he was ill, confined to his home in Centerville, … Read More

Tagged Byram Dow Downing, Disfellowship, Excommunication, Gary James Bergera, George Albert Smith, Hawaii, Homosexuality, Joseph Smith II, Journal of Mormon History, LDS Church patriarch, Mormon history, Ruth Pingree Smith, Same-sex attraction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Political Surf

Most married women favor Republican presidential candidates

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Doug Gibson

Lost in the controversy over Democratic PR consultant Hilary Rosen’s now apologized-for remark that Ann Romney, wife of presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney, never worked a day in her life, is that while women overall tend to vote more Democrat, … Read More

Tagged Ann Romney, Hilary Rosen, Married voters gap, Married women, Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama, Single women, The Political Surf

Pro boxing card set for Davis; SteelFist MMA card nears

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Doug Gibson

UPDATED ON 4/15 – Boxing: I talked to Tracy Spinks, of CCC boxing promotions, and there will be a May 12 pro boxing card at the Davis County Conference Center. It will feature many local fighters. The main fights include … Read More

Tagged CCC Promotions, Charles Presnell, Cole Rose, Eddie Cordova, Eric Tillotson, Freddie Martinez, Jose Haro, Justin Roberts, Lee Doss, Mike Arrant, SteelFist Fights, Tracy Spinks, Uncategorized, Valente Tinajero

Distinct anti-Mormons, the O’Donnells and the Jeffresses

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Doug Gibson

There are two groups opposed to Mitt Romney’s candidacy based on his Mormon beliefs. One is using Romney’s Mormonism for political expediency. The other’s animus is deeper and based in theology. The latter group is far more likely to support … Read More

Tagged 2012 presidential race, Anti-Mormonism, Jeffesses, Lawrence O'Donnell, Mitt Romney, O'Donnells, Pastor Robert Jeffress, President Barack Obama, The Political Surf

80-plus years ago, book by Davis author served as gift to missionaries from LDS prophet

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Doug Gibson

More evidence that the bookshelves and basements of Latter-day Saints’ homes provide historical value: I’m holding in my hands a book titled, “Flashes From the Eternal Semaphore,” written by Leo J. Muir, published by The Deseret News Press, third edition, … Read More

Tagged Flashes From the Eternal Semaphore, LDS missionary program, Leo J. Muir, Mormon history, President Heber J. Grant, Raymond D. Kingsford, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Political Surf

Total Mayhem MMA fight card, boxing notes

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Doug Gibson

UPDATE INCLUDES RESULTS: MMA: The Total Mayhem MMA fight card is tonight at The Gym in West Haven. Read more about it here. Here is the fight card, which starts at 7 p.m.: PUNISHING PATRICK REEVES VS STEVE “RAZOR SHARP … Read More

Tagged Billy Zumbrun, Bronco Billy Wright, Craig Mock, FightingOutofNet, Freddie Martinez, Total Mayhem, Travis Marx, Uncategorized, Utah mixed martial arts

Obama, Democrats want to tether middle class to more reliance on government

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Doug Gibson

The president of hope and change had some harsh words for the only serious budget proposal out there. He called Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget plan, which outlines a fiscal austerity plan that includes providing more budget autonomy to states, “social … Read More